This is one of four cast-gold medallions that, together with twelve gold coins, all mounted on simple frames. This can also be used as a belt, and they could be worn in the manner of a necklace.It would usually be worn in office, the Roman emperor would give medallions and coins as gifts to high-ranking officials and nobles because they should be well respected Gold pieces mounted in this way could also be bestowed as rewards for military or other services.
The Byzantine civilization blended Greek, Roman, and Christians influences. They were a great trading center because they were in the middle. The roads in constinople were really good. They had a great incline when Justinian came to rule because Justinian was a really good ruler and made a few changes to the government. But after Justinian's death there was a great decline.
The Muslims called to worship 5 times a day. Muslims gather in a house of worship called mosque, others kneel outside. They believer that there in no god but God. Basic Muslim beliefs are expressed in the Five Pillars of Islam. The five pillars are what you should believe in and do.
This is one of four cast-gold medallions that, together with twelve gold coins, all mounted on simple frames. This can also be used as a belt, and they could be worn in the manner of a necklace.It would usually be worn in office, the Roman emperor would give medallions and coins as gifts to high-ranking officials and nobles because they should be well respected Gold pieces mounted in this way could also be bestowed as rewards for military or other services.
Gold Medallion:http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Byzantium/byzim_2.htmlThe Byzantine civilization blended Greek, Roman, and Christians influences. They were a great trading center because they were in the middle. The roads in constinople were really good. They had a great incline when Justinian came to rule because Justinian was a really good ruler and made a few changes to the government. But after Justinian's death there was a great decline.
The Muslims called to worship 5 times a day. Muslims gather in a house of worship called mosque, others kneel outside. They believer that there in no god but God. Basic Muslim beliefs are expressed in the Five Pillars of Islam. The five pillars are what you should believe in and do.
Byzantine Today: http://www.essortment.com/byzantine-constantinople-24593.htmlMuslim Today:http://www.paktoday.com/mwtoday/